Approximatly 6,000 model years 2017 and 2018 Toyota and Lexus vehicles have been recalled due to a faulty vacuum pump assembly.

Toyota Motor Company issued a safety recall for certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles over a faulty vacuum pump assembly, which helps with braking assist.

The recall involves about 6,000 2018 Toyota Camrys and Highlanders, as well as Siennas, Tacomas and Lexus RX350s from the 2017 model year. Only models equipped with a vacuum pump assembly are affected.

A part of the assembly may have been built wrong, which can cause a warning light, message or sound to go off, or a sudden loss of braking assist. Left unfixed, the affected vehicles have an increased risk of crashing.

Certain model year 2017 Lexus RX350 SUVs are affected with the faulty vacuum pump assembly, increasing the risk of a crash.

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In order to fix the issue, dealers will replace the vacuum pump with a new one in the affected vehicles at no cost to the customer. Owners will be notified of the recall by the end of May.

To see if the car you drive is affected, or to search any open recalls, enter your vehicle’s VIN number on the NHTSA safety recall website.